Effectiveness of registered nurses on system outcomes in primary care: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internationally, policy-makers and health administrators are seeking evidence to inform further integration and optimal utilization of registered nurses (RNs) within primary care teams. Although existing literature provides some information regarding RN contributions, further evidence on the impact of RNs towards quality and cost of care is necessary to demonstrate the contribution of this role on health system outcomes. In this study we synthesize international evidence on the effectiveness of RNs on care delivery and system-level outcomes in primary care.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Searches were conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE Complete, PsycINFO, and Embase for published literature and ProQuest

SUBMITTER: Lukewich J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981870 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature